Sauteed Lemon Chicken Tenders
Transform your weeknight dinners with these easy and flavorful Sautéed Lemon Chicken Tenders, a quick 25-minute recipe that’s bursting with bright citrus and savory notes. Tender chicken pieces are delicately seasoned, lightly coated in flour for a golden crust, and sautéed to perfection in olive oil and butter. A zesty pan sauce made with fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and buttery deglazed bits elevates this dish into a restaurant-quality meal. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional lemon slices for garnish, these juicy, tangy chicken tenders are perfect for pairing with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Simple, comforting, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is your go-to solution for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner option with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken tenders
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels and season them with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Dredge the chicken tenders in all-purpose flour, ensuring each piece is lightly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Add the chicken tenders to the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, along with the lemon juice and chicken broth. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
Let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes, or until slightly reduced and fragrant.
Return the chicken tenders to the skillet, turning them to coat in the lemon sauce. Allow them to warm through for about 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the chicken and serve immediately with a drizzle of the sauce. Garnish with optional lemon slices if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.9 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 5233 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 96.5 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1395 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
